Cost of Attendance for the Entering Class of Fall 2026

Elon Law’s distinctive program is designed to lower the cost of legal education and prepare students for early entry into the job market. The nation’s first 2½ year standard J.D. program of study, providing an 86-credit curriculum, is strategically designed to maximize student learning and career success.

The full-time program in Greensboro enables students to:

  • Complete studies in December and take the February bar exam
  • Reduce time in law school, lowering tuition and living expenses
  • Begin careers earlier, in the spring or summer following graduation

While Elon Law’s tuition is reasonable in comparison with that charged by other exceptional private law schools, we realize it represents a significant financial investment by our students. We endeavor to keep costs as low as possible, while providing our students with transformative learning opportunities.

First-Year Tuition for the Entering Class of 2026

Term Tuition
2026-2027 Tuition
August Term (First Year Only) $9,515
Fall Trimester $18,855
Winter Trimester $18,855
Spring Trimester $18,855
Total First-Year Cost $66,080

Estimated Additional Expenses 2026-27

Additional (indirect) expenses are those not actually charged by Elon Law. They include expenses for housing, food, books and other school supplies, utilities, transportation, insurance and other personal expenses.

When comparing the additional expenses at Elon Law with those at other law schools, it is important to note that students at almost all other law schools incur these additional living expenses for three complete years. Our full-time, 2.5-year program, with its shortened third year and graduation in December, results in significant savings on these additional living expenses.

Our Office of Financial Planning is available to assist with your financial planning and financial aid package.

Estimated Additional Expenses for First-Year August Session in Greensboro (August 2026) Estimated Expense
Room $1,200
Board $650
Utilities $225
Personal* $700
Books $300
Transportation $300
Total Estimated Additional Expenses-Introductory Session $3,375
Estimated Additional Expenses for Fall, Winter & Spring Trimesters Combined (Sept. 2026 – June 2027) Estimated Expense
Room $12,000
Board $6,200
Utilities $2,375
Personal* $6,650
Books $1,500
Transportation $2,750
Total Estimated Additional Expenses – Fall, Winter & Spring Trimesters $31,475

* Personal expenses may include a variety of expenses such as health insurance, rental insurance, parking (if needed), etc.

Estimated Additional Expenses for 2026-27 (1L Year): $31,475

Estimated Additional Expenses for 2027-28 (2L Year): $31,475

Estimated Additional Expenses for Fall 2028 (3L Year): $11,992*

*In addition to the categories of expenses noted above, the estimated additional living expenses for the 3L fall trimester include the estimated average cost associated with bar licensure: $1,500.

Again, as noted above, many Elon Law students do not incur this amount of additional expense due to their careful planning and spending choices and the low cost of living in Greensboro.